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Sometimes we wonder how, with so many people on earth, we matter to God. Like birdsongs in a city of sounds, answers to our prayers are easy to miss---unless we're listening. Through inspiring personal stories, scripture, and prose, Heaven's Just A Prayer Away answers many questions about communicating with and drawing closer to Jesus Christ and our Father in Heaven.

Reader's Comments:

"Heaven's Just a Prayer Away is a sweet, heartfelt book with author Diony
George's personal experiences intermixed with compelling stories about others of
how prayer can shape our lives. I found myself either smiling or teary-eyed as I
immersed myself in the stories, reminded that prayer is healing and sanctifying,
prayer can bring inspiration, prayer can ease burdens, and prayer lets us feel
the love of God for ourselves and those around us."--H.B. Moore

"It is so uplifting to read about how God truly does love us. He is concerned
about us and there is nothing He does not know about us. I found it comforting
to read that nothing is too unimportant to talk to God about. We matter to Him
and if we will make an effort to communicate with Him, through prayer, we will
be richly blessed.

In Heaven's Just a Prayer Away, the author stresses
how close God is to us, if we will but listen. This book will answer your
questions about how to draw closer to God and communicate with him. I liked all
of the book and its good to know why it may seem that God doesn't always seem to
answer our prayers.

This book is a wonderful reminder that we can find
peace in our lives and serenity in our souls through the amazing power of
prayer. When bowed down by burdens, we can always turn to God, and he will
support us throughout difficulties."--Marlene Sullivan

Repeatedly through prayer I’ve received wisdom to handle
situations in my life I wasn’t dealing well with on my own, especially in my
role as a Mother.

My bedroom was quiet, and warm from the afternoon sun, but I
didn’t find it comforting as I shut the door behind me. I was exhausted, filled
with so much frustration I wanted to scream. I started to cry instead.

My son had lied to me again.

I had tried to do everything I knew how to get him to stop.
Nothing worked. Not losing friends, video games or television. Not writing
sentences, or doing dishes for a week. And none of the many talks or family
home evening lessons we’d had about honesty. My discouragement ran deep and I
had run out of ideas. How could I get him to understand the immense value of
this principle? How could I believe anything he told me?

I’d prayed about it many times, at least I thought I had, in a
general way, but the problem persisted and my discouragement and feelings of
helplessness to change it increased.

I knelt down by my bed. The filtered rays of sunshine coming
through the bedroom window warmed my back and I started another prayer. I felt
tired, sad, and at a loss of where to go next. “Father in Heaven, I don’t know
what to do. Please help me…”

I told him all of my concerns until my knees were sore. When I
finished, I opened my eyes and grabbed a Kleenex to wipe the tears off my face.
I got up and sat on the edge of my bed. Releasing the emotions helped lighten
my heavy heart, but I still didn’t know what to do.

It wasn’t long before a thought entered my mind.

Really, Heavenly Father, I questioned. You want me to do that? How can that possibly work? What about the next
time and the next time he tells me something?

I was to tell my son I was not going to look back anymore at the
times he’d been dishonest, the times he’d covered the truth with excuses or
denials. That was over and done with. From then on, I would believe he was
telling me the truth. I was going to trust him.I called my son to my bedroom so we could talk and I told him
right then I was drawing a line, separating the past from the future. I watched
his eyes grow bigger as he listened. With parted lips, he searched my face.

“Unless you do or say
something to break my trust, I am now giving it to you completely.” Heavenly Father are you sure, I
questioned again, feeling afraid. His answer was a warm feeling of peace.

My son’s eyes watered and he hugged me. “Thanks Mom, I love you.”
He turned and left the room My tears fell again.

Over the next several months
I saw my son change. The first few times I asked if he was sure he was being
honest or telling the truth, there was hesitation. Occasionally he changed his
answers. As time passed the hesitations disappeared and his responses were
strong and firm.

I would never have thought to handle that situation the way I did,
on my own. That inspiration and guidance came directly from Heavenly Father as
an answer to my prayers.

"Each sister, no matter where she stands, can look to either side and feel the spirit of inspiration coming back as she extends the gentle hand of charity to those on either side."-Boyd K. PackerCLICK HERE to get it in Kindle format for $3.99 CLICK HERE to get it in paperbackExperience for yourself the pure love that inspires ordinary women to serve and accept service in a truly extraordinary manner. This inspiring collection of true stories from the lives of women just like you is told with heartwarming sincerity. Perfect for sharing, this remarkable book is sure to uplift, encourage, and cheer any woman, whether it's her turn to serve or be served.

This book is the perfect pick it up and put it down, read a few pages here and there kind of book. It is full of small stories of women in action and doing what women do best~ taking care of each other...

This past year, I've read some amazing books about how women can build themselves up, simplify their lives, or enjoy motherhood. It's been a great year for books that encourage a love of being a daughter of God.

This new book, A Sisterhood of Strength by Diony George, focuses on the service women share with each other - how that service answers prayers for the women we serve, how service makes us stronger daughters of God, and forges beautiful friendships. The book is filled with essays from wome...more

At 1:30 am, in New York City, Regan Wright is ripped out of a sound sleep with a jolt - her heart thuds in her ears and her face feels flushed. Straining to hear anything out of the ordinary, she fumbles to turn on the bedside lamp. Nothing seems out of place. Suddenly her stomach twists in knots - it's her identical twin, Rebecca. Something is terribly wrong...Though twins, Rebecca and Regan couldn't be more different. One chose a high-profile career in fashion design, the other chose to be a wife and stay-at-home mom, but neither is truly happy and they must discover why. When a serial killer strikes nearby, and the victim looks eerily similar to the twins, they fear that one of them could be next. CLICK HERE to get it in Kindle format for $3.99 CLICK HERE to get it in paperback

This was a great book. I could relate to Rebecca and the trials she was going through with her marriage and her children. I feel this way at times too. I liked the suspense and it was enough to keep my hooked. You don't need a lot of murder and plot twists to make a good book. I know that by turning to God, I can have peace in my life and things will turn out. I need to turn my life over to Him. Thanks for the book, Diony

ByBookloverCharacters were well-developed andcredible while the plot flowed smoothly.

Repartee was entertaining and realistic. A good solid read!

ALLYSON THINKS HER LIFE is perfect. Hectic and tiring, of course, but no more so than any other wife and mother of four boys. But with her husband becoming increasingly distant, Alyson wonders if there is something she is doing wrong. Little does she know that the actions of someone she loves dearly are about to change her life forever

BASED ON A TRUE STORY Torn Apart is a heartrending inside look at how pornography can rip families apart and shatter the lives of everyone involved.

FULL OF HEARTACHE AND COURAGE, Torn Apart provides hope for those affected by pornography by showing that, through God's love, even this devastating addiction can be overcome.

This book opened my eyes to the power of pornography. I couldn't read fast enough to find out what happened next. It's based on a true story which I think makes it even more gripping. It's a must read for everyone!

March 2010--Thank you so much for writing this book! As a wife of a "recovering" addict, it's great to hear someone else's story! I feel that my husband is supported on his road to recovery, but I don't feel supported at all or that I can talk to someone else, since it is such a personal problem. I'm going to go to the websites you suggested! Thanks again!
December 2009
I found it a very interesting read and am grateful that you took the time and courage to write such a book. I really enjoyed it. I never knew that pornography was such a problem until I got married, My husband suffers from an pornography addiction. He is very honest with me and has been from the beginning and we strive to take all necessary steps to prevent him from temptation- he never stays up by himself and has no access to the computer unless I am with him.
It's breaks my heart- as you well know to have the feelings of lack of self esteem and worthlessness. I often wonder why I am not good enough, what is wrong with me that he must be satisfied elsewhere. But your story has helped me reaffirm that I am not alone, that it is not me, the problem is his and if he his open and honest I love him enough to help him.

Dear Diony,
Thank you for writing Torn Apart. Like your story, my parent's temple marriage ended in divorce when I was thirteen. I always suspected pornography played a part. Like you, my Mom also remarried in the temple to a good man, they’ve been married seventeen years now and although it’s been hard at times, I’m glad he makes my Mom happy and that my younger brothers have had a worthy priesthood holder in their lives to set a good example for them. I’ll be passing your book on to my Mom to read.

You have been truly blessed. I wish I had your faith and testimony of the power of prayer.. It is books like yours that gently draw me back and remind me to continue enduring to the end, whenever that may be. I hope it comes

God Bless,
Michelle

Diony, I finished your book the weekend after the writer's conference and already passed it along to friend of mine who is going through the same thing. I know it will help her see her future more clearly. What an AMAZING story you tell--so honest and forthright. Reading it meant even more to me because I met you and got to know you. I cried, I yelled! And in the end, I was so comforted to know that you found someone to share your journey with, to raise your family, and to love. I honor you! And pray that your story will help other women and families in the grip of addiction. I so believe "this is your purpose" and "this is your time." Thank you for your example of strength and courage in the midst of heartache. I hope to see you soon! And let's keep in touch along this writer's journey. Sincerely, Jodi Robinson, Author of Women of Virtue

Kathryn stitt rated it:
Read in May, 2009
a must read for every married couple. It may not be that you have faced the problem of pornography personal but to be aware of the signs and destruction and havic that it leads in its wake are essential to stopping it. This author is amazing to first having lived and risen above her experience and then to share her story must have been difficult but freeing...http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6288565.Torn_Apart#